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  • 5/5 Helen H. 2 years ago on Google • 172 reviews
    Me and my family dined in The Fleece in Otley. I have to say it was amazing food. They are dog friendly which is a bonus. I had the BBQ cheese, bacon chicken fillet burger with fries and the rest of my family had a Sunday lunch. The staff were friendly, polite and great customer service was given. I would recommend The Fleece anytime.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John M. 2 years ago on Google • 209 reviews
    Our first time for a drink. They do do food but it is best to book for this. Inside or out plenty of space. Then in to the garden which is terraced with views of the river. Still do table service and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Good selection of drinks and choices for your Wine and/or Gin. Certainly going to go again and definitely in the summer when the nice weather is back. There is a covered area as well so if your Hardy you can say it was outside. Good atmosphere and well worth a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil G. 1 year ago on Google • 279 reviews
    Really nice pub, fantastic beer garden with views out over the river and lovely staff. The food was lovely and, as one of our party was lactose intolerant and doesn't like potatoes or mushrooms, there was still 4/5 items on the menu they could have. The gooseberry gin was delicious!!

  • 5/5 Richard W. 2 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    We visited the Fleece for some lunch on Weds dinner time for the first time. Picking a new venue with a Coeliac in the family is always done with some trepidation but the website was brilliant; giving a full PDF with all the food intolerance information. The venue itself has parking and was very welcoming inside. The greeting we received from Sarah was wonderful and she was very knowledgeable about the kitchen and cross contamination. My wife has an acute sensitivity to gluten however there was no reaction at all. She had the gammon (which was a generous portion) and I had a burger (which was very tasty). Both were excellent and supplied by named local butchers, which is always a nice touch. The log fire was burning away adding to a lovely atmosphere and we had a fabulous afternoon. We will definitely go back (and take the dog the next time) as finding a venue with such gluten free options is rare.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah M. 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I’ve just come back from a LUSH meal at The Fleece. Start to finish it couldn’t have been better. A friendly greeting at the bar and we were told we could choose our own table. Busier than expected, we chose the last window seat. There are beautiful views of the Wharfe. Rob and the young man on the bar were warm, attentive and personable. Not at all over bearing, simply great Yorkshire customer service. The menu had a good range of lighter dishes and Vegan, veggies and GF options, but we opted for some serious winter warming fodder. Despite a large table ordering the same time as us service was quick. Our starter and mains were superb. To start we had halloumi fries and baked chorizo with crusty bread, absolutely delicious. The halloumi was so crispy but tender and unsqueeky. The chorizo was so sweet and melted in the mouth. For mains, I had the belly pork stew in a dark, rich, sweet chilli sauce, huge fluffy hand cut chips. So much meat! It met my need for some satisfying, comfort food. My partner had sirloin steak and chips, and upgraded it with fried onion, salad garnish and pepper corn sauce. It came on an impressive rectangular plate. It was an impressive sight, the quality and freshness was incredible. The steak was cooked to perfection with well balanced flavours. To top it all there was a great choice of draught ales. We were too full for desert, but the puddings we saw coming out of the kitchen made us regret not leaving room! £68 including drinks was great value. It’s so nice to find a spot with such warm welcome, great service and amazing food. We’ll be back again soon
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Radosław K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good pub with lovely garden. Staff absolutely fantastic and helpful. Dog friendly. Good food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Renata P. 7 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    If you are hungry, you will not be disappointed in this place because their portions are huge, very satisfying and tasty. The staff are very friendly, attentive and helpful .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela 8 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    A lovely pub with great surroundings over looking the river Wharfe . Staff were friendly , service was quick and the food was absolutely lip smacking ( chips were devine ) . A nice find whilst on our holiday to Yorkshire .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 malcolm b. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely welcome as soon as we entered the door, relaxed friendly environment in this inspiring town. Perfect Guinness,great range of ales and the food ... PERFECT
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James I. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic pub, great hospitality, cracking ale and the food was delicious, what a fantastic pub experience we had...hats off to the two waitresses also, just great, friendly and attentive service 5*'s. We will be back, and the dog enjoyed the steak and ale too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Damien W. 1 year ago on Google
    One of Otleys fine old inns, it's been called the fleece since 1861. The staff were very welcoming and polite from the moment I entered. The food is locally sourced and my steak and ale pie was very filling. It's a table service restaurant and you can pay by cash or card. The toilets are kept immaculate and there is outside seating available.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Milner T. 1 year ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Emma and the team have got so much right!! Its the finest Sunday dinner in Otley with first class service and the tastiest food which is realistically priced, fresh and hot. Newly taken over, table bookings and settings run like clockwork, the kitchen is calm and ordered and the meals that come out are of the highest standard. Clean glasses, tables and toilets; everything is spot on. Must not be missed. Absolutely superb in every aspect. 5+ stars.

  • 4/5 Jane T. 3 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Very warm welcome, excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Food was good and well presented. Lovely choice. Unfortunately my mum found the beef tough but otherwise I'd totally recommend.

  • 4/5 Donna B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place and nicely set out and spacious. Dog friendly, too. The staff are all super friendly and the food portions are really generous!

  • 5/5 C B. 2 years ago on Google
    First time visit to Otley, but will definitely be back. Friendly helpful staff greeted us on arrival and all night we received quick service, always with a smile. Tasty food, good size portions at a reasonable price, good selection of beers and gins. Happy, fun atmosphere, enjoyed some banter with the Landlord. Highly recommend this pub.

  • 5/5 Andrew T. 1 year ago on Google
    Fairly quiet when we visited, staff were very friendly and attentive. Classic pub food menu, done really well, fish and chips were excellent.

  • 5/5 GravyDavy73 2 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing, good portion size too, very friendly staff will definitely go again

  • 5/5 Damien L. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely well kept pub! Staff were super friendly and couldn't do enough for you! And the was excellent, will definitely be going back!

  • 5/5 Colin A. 1 year ago on Google
    What an absolute gem! We booked at the last minute and are so glad we did. A real cosy place with warm and friendly, and more importantly, efficient staff. Food was freshly cooked and we enjoyed every mouthful. I had the haddock, which was fresh and well battered. My wife had chilli, which was really tasty too. With three pints and a shared starter we came in under £50. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience.

  • 5/5 Catherine H. 2 years ago on Google
    Called in here with my daughter and young granddaughter on our way home from a festival. We were instantly made welcome and shown to a table. Service was very good, we were given time to choose and not rushed . The menu was vast with a good choice and reasonably priced as was the wine list. While waiting for our food to be cooked I looked around, everything was in extremely clean condition including the toilets. The exterior does not indicate how spacious and tastefully designed the interior is. I think this should be taken into consideration. The food was beautifully cooked and plentiful. The pie came with mash potato and peas, but was lacking in other vegetables. My chilli burger was amazing.

  • 5/5 steve d. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Walked in found this pub on trip advisor never been in before, not many in at this time cos it was early, barman recommended the steak and ale pie, it was lovely best we have had in a long long time, Timothy Taylor was excellent also. Definitely be back again when in the area .


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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